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2009 Braun Town & Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2009 Braun Town & Country sits mid-pack among Town & Country years: 34 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 76, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 12 reports (35% of the total).

34

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Town & Country years?

Town & Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted117 complaints2008: 117 complaints2009: 34 complaints
Town & Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Braun Town & Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1235%
Electrical System721%
Engine39%
Speed Control39%
Tires & Wheels39%
Airbags13%
Visibility & Wipers13%
Latches & Locks13%
Lighting13%
Other13%
Transmission13%

Does the 2009 Braun Town & Country have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V235000Electrical SystemJune 3, 2010 · 284,655 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION.

Consequence

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.

10V164000SuspensionApril 23, 2010 · 834 units

Defect

THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN MOBILITY CONVERSIONS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE REAR SPRING HATS COME INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE REAR TIRES. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS THE TIRES MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE REAR SPRING HATS.

Consequence

CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE SPRING HAT MAY WEAR A HOLE IN THE TIRE OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.

10V148000Fuel SystemApril 13, 2010 · 843 units

Defect

THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN COMMERCIAL ENTERVANS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE FUEL FILL PIPE COMES INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE TIRE MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE FUEL FILL PIPE.

Consequence

CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FUEL FILL PIPE MAY WEAR A HOLE IN ONE OR THE OTHER COMPONENTS OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS, OR A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT THE FUEL PIPE IS COMPROMISED.

Remedy

BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“REAR BRAKES WORN OUT INCLUDING ROTORS AT 21,000 MILES. REAR CALIPERS STICK AND STAY ON AS IF PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. DEALER SAID ITS COMMON BECAUSE OF WINTER. MY FIRST VEHICLE EVER TO HAVE CALIPERS STICK BECAUSE OF WINTER. FUNNY THOUGH THIS WAS NOT AN ISSUE IN THE WINTER. ONLY NOW AFTER I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 27, 2011

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE TURNED ON AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AFTER THE FIRE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 21, 2010 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VALVE STEMS BROKE OFF ON ALL FOUR TIRES WHEN THEY WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER FOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 13, 2010

“I HAVE A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, THAT WAS PURCHASED AUGUST 2009. I DROPPED MY CAR OFF AT THE POMOCO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA AROUND 4:30PM. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BATTERY GOING DEAD SINCE AROUND NOVEMBER. THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS, AND ALWAYS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 6, 2010 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 58 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT HAD TO BE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE FAILURE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED WHEN THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · May 31, 2010

2009 Braun Town & Country — common questions

Is the 2009 Braun Town & Country reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 34 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Town & Country year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2009 Town & Country problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (12 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints), tires & wheels (3 complaints).

Does the 2009 Braun Town & Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Braun Town & Country. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Braun Town & Country years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Town & Country years to avoid are 2008.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.